Cannabis Hard Candy, Lollipops and More: 5 Sweet Weed Recipes

How Do You Make Cannabis Lollipops?

To make cannabis lollipops, you cook sugar, corn syrup and water to the hard-crack stage, 300 °F (150 °C), let the syrup cool a bit, stir in cannabis tincture and flavoring, then pour it into lollipop molds. The potency comes down to how strong your tincture is. They're a tasty, discreet way to enjoy cannabis, and a fun kitchen project if you're into weed recipes. Here's the step-by-step.

Ingredients and Equipment:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup filtered water
• 1 tbsp cannabutter (optional)
• 2 tbsp cannabis tincture
• 1–2 drops food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 tbsp flavoring of your choice (citrus works great)
• Lollipop molds
• Lollipop sticks
• Saucepan
• Candy thermometer

Instructions:

1. Grease the lollipop molds with a little cannabutter so the candy doesn't stick.
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and filtered water. Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. If you like, add a few drops of food coloring to give your cannabis lollipops some eye appeal.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then clip a candy thermometer into the pan. Keep cooking until it hits 300 °F (150 °C).
5. Take the pan off the heat and let the syrup cool to around 223–235 °F (106–112 °C). This is when you add the cannabis tincture and your flavoring. Stir well so everything is evenly mixed.
6. Carefully pour the hot candy into the lollipop molds. If you're using sticks, set one in each mold before the candy hardens.
7. Let the lollipops cool and harden completely before gently popping them out of the molds.
8. That's it: homemade cannabis lollipops, ready to enjoy.

These lollipops are a great low-key, tasty way to get the benefits of cannabis. Just remember that their strength depends entirely on the concentration of the tincture you use, so go easy until you know how hard they hit.

How Do You Make Weed Hard Candy?

Weed hard candy is a delicious, creative way to enjoy cannabis. Homemade candies are a solid option if you want to experiment with edibles in a tasty, discreet format. Here's how to make them at home, step by step:

Ingredients and Equipment:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup filtered water
• 1 tbsp cannabutter (optional)
• 2 tbsp cannabis tincture
• 1–2 drops food coloring (optional)
• Candy molds
• Wax paper or silicone candy molds
• Saucepan
• Candy thermometer

Instructions:

1. Grease the candy molds with a little cannabutter so the candies don't stick.
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, filtered water and cannabutter. Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. If you like, add a few drops of food coloring to give your weed candy some color and personality.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then clip a candy thermometer into the pan. Keep cooking until it hits 300 °F (150 °C).
5. Take the pan off the heat and let it cool to around 223–235 °F (106–112 °C). Now add the cannabis tincture and stir well so it's evenly distributed.
6. Carefully pour the hot mixture into the candy molds. If you're using silicone molds or wax paper, work fast before it sets.
7. Let the candies cool and harden completely before carefully unmolding them.
8. Once they're fully cool and hard, wrap them individually in wax paper or keep them in an airtight container.

Keep in mind that the strength of your weed candy depends on the concentration of the tincture you use.

How Do You Make Sweet Cannabis Cream?

To make a sweet cannabis cream for desserts, follow these steps:

1. Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup cannabutter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

2. Method:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the cream until it's hot but not boiling.
• Add the cannabutter and brown sugar to the hot cream. Stir until the butter melts completely and everything is well combined.
• Turn the heat down to low and keep warming the mixture for about 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then so it doesn't stick to the bottom. This helps the cannabinoids in the butter blend into the cream.
• Take the pan off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
• Let the cannabis cream cool to room temperature, then move it to an airtight container.
• Keep it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.

You can use this cannabis cream in all kinds of recipes, from desserts to sauces. Just make sure you work out and keep track of how much cannabis you're using, based on your tolerance and what you're after.

More Sweet Cannabis Recipes

Here's a recipe for a cannabis pound cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cannabutter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• Optional: nuts, raisins or any other add-ins you like

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the melted cannabutter, milk and vanilla. Mix all the wet ingredients well.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until you get a smooth batter. Fold in nuts, raisins or other add-ins if you like.
5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake for about 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then move it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

And here's a recipe for some killer cannabis cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cannabutter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the cannabutter and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add the egg and vanilla and keep beating until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Then gradually add the dry mix to the butter and sugar, mixing well.
5. If you like, fold the chocolate chips into the dough so they're evenly spread.
6. Using a spoon or an ice cream scoop, shape walnut-sized balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, leaving plenty of room between them.
7. Bake the cookies for about 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
8. Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Remember: how strong these cookies are depends on the THC concentration of the cannabutter you use.